About: Xiphodynia

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'Xiphodynia or Xiphoidalgia’ is thought to be a rare musculoskeletal syndrome that involves referred pain referred from the xiphisternal joint or the structures attached to the xiphoid process. Digital examination of the xiphoid process reproduces symptoms. Xiphodynia is in fact a relatively common condition which will be missed unless considered in the differentials list. It is caused by inflammation of the junction between the sternum and xiphoid process.

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  • 'Xiphodynia or Xiphoidalgia’ is thought to be a rare musculoskeletal syndrome that involves referred pain referred from the xiphisternal joint or the structures attached to the xiphoid process. Digital examination of the xiphoid process reproduces symptoms. Xiphodynia is in fact a relatively common condition which will be missed unless considered in the differentials list. It is caused by inflammation of the junction between the sternum and xiphoid process. (en)
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  • Position of the xiphoid process . (en)
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  • Based on symptoms after ruling out other possible causes, and palpation of the xiphoid area (en)
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  • Xiphodynia (en)
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  • Pain, tenderness, and discomfort in upper abdomen, chest, and throat. (en)
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  • Xiphoidalgia (en)
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  • 'Xiphodynia or Xiphoidalgia’ is thought to be a rare musculoskeletal syndrome that involves referred pain referred from the xiphisternal joint or the structures attached to the xiphoid process. Digital examination of the xiphoid process reproduces symptoms. Xiphodynia is in fact a relatively common condition which will be missed unless considered in the differentials list. It is caused by inflammation of the junction between the sternum and xiphoid process. (en)
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  • Xiphodynia (en)
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  • Xiphodynia (en)
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